About Us
Caliyan Associates — looking through numbers since 2008
2008
This firm was born orginally as a Bookkeeping Practice. Mike Kalyaniwala, the Principal, having had more than 7 years in the field, registered "All Hours Accounting" and began servicing clients across Melbourne's West in the main.
2012
After obtaining his CPA certification and a Tax Agent Licence, Mike founded Caliyan Associates Tax with a clear mission: Demystified Accounting for all. The mission was to service the needs of business owners and investors by "Looking Through Numbers", to help them understand what the figures point towards — not just historical data analysis.
2020
The COVID transformation occurs — from heading in to headphones; and desks at the office to desks at home. From wet signatures to digital ones and seeing people in real life to Teams and Zoom. Caliyan Associates also relocates to their present day offices at 101 Williams Landing full time in early 2021 after the lockdowns were lifted.
Today
The firm now employs over 5 staff and has an offshore arm that supports our Australian accountants with the bookkeeping and
accounting work. Caliyan Associates can now set up as well as run your business for you so that all you have to do is grow your
market share.
Some of the largest clients are based interstate and overseas so there is no geographical roadblocks to servicing our
clients. We can also manage your Self Managed Superannuation Fund.
Join us on our journey and let's create some magic.
One of the fastest growing, most progressive tax practices in Melbourne's West.
We have clients all over Australia — thanks to the internet, no distance is too large to traverse. In a few short years we've more than tripled our client base, thanks to fantastic word of mouth from our happy clients.
Our mission is simple: achieve your business and personal goals through demystifying tax.
Our philosophy is two-fold.
As for compliance — death and taxes — we keep it as little a hindrance as possible to your daily financial affairs.
One, do the work.
Get every client's tax affairs in order. Stay ahead of the timeline. Repair what's broken, and fix it permanently.
Two, educate.
The more we teach you about what's needed from you — and why — the better the results. We can bring you to the water; the drinking is up to you.
We believe strongly in a relationship rather than a service agreement: one that grows and benefits both parties. Growing together. Making it happen. Having some fun along the way.
And we'd be remiss not to mention our staff. Hand-picked and completely bought into our philosophy — look after your employees and they will look after your business.
Our Team
With more than 15 years in tax accounting and advisory, Mike's patience and keen sense for numbers have guided clients through the toughest of tax issues. He's multilingual, loves a good joke — and in his spare time he paints, plays music and folds little origami birds.
Mark has recently completed his CA and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. He has spent several years at leading Melbourne accounting firms and comes to us with a unique understanding of tax law. He speaks and writes Japanese too. Yup.